According to rule utilitarianism:

A. each of us must adopt a set of personal moral rules that maximize utility.

B. governments should enact laws that maximize utility, and enforce them fairly.

C. the results of our actions don't matter, only the rules of conduct we follow.

D. only the happiness of the ruling class matters.
E. None of the above


Answer: B

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